The Sekonda Strela (Russian for Arrow) chronograph watches were official watches issued to pilots and cosmonauts, and one was allegedly used in the very first space walk.  Model reference 69.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

Sekonda watches were founded in 1966, so this watch has to be later than that.  Another source states the Sekonda name was mainly used on the Strela models, taking over from Poljot, from the mid to late 1970’s and this watch model finished production in 1979.  Without further evidence we are assuming this watch was made circa 1976.

CONDITION

The 3017 in the model reference is for the calibre 3017 movement, heavily based on the Venus 150/152.  This is a 19 jewel column wheel manually winding chronograph, which was eventually replaced with the cam switched 3133 still in production today.  The dial is very good, and has the telemetre scale around the centre of the dial.  The paddle hands have all their distinctive apple green lume in place, and the tip of the hands are in red as they should be.  The case is not stainless steel, but is still in very good shape for one of these.  The chronograph is working well, as you would expect, and the watch is keeping good time.  The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or style if preferred.

These Strela watches have risen in value a lot over recent years as they have become more appreciated for their wearable size, space connection and if you wanted a column wheel chronograph from 1976 when so many watches were quartz, LED and LCD then there is nothing else available near this price.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  38.0 mm

Width without crown  36.1 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  45.7 mm

Case Thickness  11.5 mm

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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